CAREER ARTICLES

Good careers advice is worth its weight in gold to many young people who would otherwise end up taking a path that may not suit them, or maybe completely unaware of what their options really are. Did you know that many employers see young people with apprenticeships/internships as more employable than those without? And, for many employers, attitude can be more important than qualifications? Learn how to get the job you want, turn it into a career and create a work-life balance that keeps you happy. These are career articles every job seeker should read.

There are many benefits to planning how you want your career to look like. One of the main advantages is that you can start a career that you enjoy and where you can use your main strengths. Planning your career in many ways goes hand in hand with following your dreams.

When the phone rings and a headhunter is on the other end of the line, it's usually too late for a well thought-out battle plan. At the first contact with a few questions and tricks you can quickly find out whether the recruiter is serious and competent, or rather ranks among the black sheep in the industry.

Job-hopping, generally defined as spending less than two years in a position, can be an easy path to a higher salary — but experts caution that bouncing from position to position can be a serious red flag to prospective employers. Unfortunately, the majority of workers — 64 percent — favor job-hopping, according to a new survey by our recruitment agency in Thailand, Fischer & Partners. That’s up 22% from a similar survey four years ago. Not surprisingly, millennial workers felt the most favorably about changing jobs frequently, with 75% of employees under 34 stating that job-hopping could benefit their careers.

CAREER ARTICLES

Good careers advice is worth its weight in gold to many young people who would otherwise end up taking a path that may not suit them, or maybe completely unaware of what their options really are. Did you know that many employers see young people with apprenticeships/internships as more employable than those without? And, for many employers, attitude can be more important than qualifications? Learn how to get the job you want, turn it into a career and create a work-life balance that keeps you happy. These are career articles every job seeker should read.

Fischer & Partners is an executive recruitment firm and talent solutions company. We help transform the workplace and unleash the full potential of organizations and individuals. Our expert team can provide you with unique insights and services that help you maximize your success. Operating in Thailand and Indonesia, we deliver a range of recruitment, talent management, and recruitment outsourcing solutions to get you and your business where you want to be.